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About The Lawler Group

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Attorney W. Scott Lawler brings more than 35 years of legal experience to every client engagement and is licensed to practice in both Arizona and California. His approach is grounded in careful analysis, practical judgment, and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.

The firm operates through a modern, primarily virtual model, allowing individuals, families, and business owners to receive efficient, responsive legal guidance wherever they are located. This structure provides accessibility without sacrificing personal attention.

As a client-centered practice, we take the time to understand your goals and concerns so we can develop clear, customized strategies. Whether you are seeking to avoid probate, establish a revocable living trust, plan for incapacity, protect future generations, or structure a business transition, our focus remains the same: clarity, protection, and long-term stability.

What Sets Us Apart

Clients of The Lawler Group work directly with an experienced attorney from start to finish. Your planning is not delegated or diluted — it is personally guided with careful attention to detail and long-term consequences.


Our process is structured and intentional. From initial consultation through design, drafting, and formal execution, each step is handled with clarity and precision.


While most planning meetings are conducted virtually for convenience, we personally oversee formal signing ceremonies to ensure your documents are properly executed and legally compliant. These ceremonies are typically held in person — either at a client’s home or at our meeting location in Chandler, Arizona — so every detail is handled with care. 


Because our practice integrates both estate planning and corporate law, we are uniquely positioned to address the intersection of business ownership, asset protection, and generational planning. This allows us to design strategies that consider not only today’s needs, but the long-term stability of your family and your enterprise. Thoughtful planning requires more than documents — it requires judgment, foresight, and trusted guidance. That is the standard we bring to every client relationship.

We help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate Corporate and Business Law matters with clarity, structure, and practical guidance. From forming a new company to managing ongoing operations and planning for the future, we provide legal support at every stage of the business lifecycle.

Our process begins with understanding your business, your goals, and the challenges you face. Whether you are starting a company, bringing on partners, negotiating agreements, or preparing for the sale or transition of your business, we design strategies tailored to your specific situation.

We make complex legal matters more straightforward and manageable—helping you structure your business properly, protect your interests, and avoid unnecessary risk as your company grows and evolves.

The result is a strong legal foundation and a clear path forward—giving you the confidence to focus on running and growing your business while knowing your interests are protected.

Corporate and Business Law

We help individuals and families create thoughtful, comprehensive Estate Plans that protect their loved ones and provide clarity for the future. Estate Planning is not just about what happens after death—it is also about planning for incapacity and making sure the right people are in place to make decisions when needed.

Our process begins with understanding your family, your goals, and your concerns. Whether you have young children, are part of a blended family, or own a business, we design a plan tailored to your specific situation.

We make the process straightforward and efficient while ensuring every part of your plan works together seamlessly—helping you avoid unnecessary complications, reduce the risk of disputes, and protect what matters most.

The result is a clear, well-structured Estate Plan that gives you confidence today and peace of mind—knowing your loved ones are protected and your wishes will be carried out.

Estate Planning

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Estate Planning and Trust Services

For individuals and families seeking to create or update an estate plan, establish a revocable living trust, plan for incapacity, or avoid probate.

Business and Corporate Law

For business owners seeking guidance on formation, contracts, governance, transactions, or succession planning.

Estate Planning

Answers to common questions about wills, trusts, probate, and long-term planning.

Trust Administration is the process of managing and distributing assets after the death of a Trust creator. This includes:
  • Identifying and valuing assets
  • Paying legitimate debts and expenses
  • Communicating with beneficiaries
  • Distributing assets in accordance with the Trust
Even when probate is avoided, trustees benefit from legal guidance to ensure compliance and reduce conflict.

You should review your Estate Plan after major life or financial events, including:
  • Marriage or divorce
  • Birth of children or grandchildren
  • Sale or acquisition of a business
  • Significant asset growth
  • Relocation to another state
Even without major changes, reviewing your plan every 3–5 years is advisable to ensure alignment with current law and objectives.

Creating a Trust is only the first step. Funding a Trust means properly transferring or aligning assets so the Trust actually controls them. This may involve:
  • Retitling real estate
  • Updating financial accounts
  • Coordinating beneficiary designations
  • Assigning business interests
An unfunded Trust may fail to avoid probate. Proper funding ensures the plan functions as intended.

Online platforms provide forms. They do not provide legal expertise tailored to your specific circumstances. A Will alone typically requires probate. It may not address incapacity planning, asset coordination, or business ownership issues. Online documents also do not evaluate family dynamics or risk exposure affecting beneficiaries. At The Lawler Group, we provide professional guidance to design a coordinated Estate Planning system—including Trusts, Powers of Attorney, healthcare directives, and proper asset alignment. If you want clarity and confidence—not just paperwork—a Structured Legacy Planning Session is the appropriate starting point.

Business

Answers to common questions about business formation, contracts, liability, and operations.

Fees depend on scope and complexity. Some matters are handled on a flat-fee basis, while others require hourly billing due to negotiation or dispute dynamics. During your Strategic Business Law Consultation, we outline anticipated structure and next steps clearly.

Yes. We assist clients with structuring, negotiating, and documenting business transactions, including asset sales, equity transfers, and related agreements. Clear structure and risk evaluation are critical in these transactions.

Business Succession Planning addresses what happens to your company upon death, disability, retirement, or sale. For business owners, Business Law and Estate Planning must be coordinated. Without integration:
  • Ownership interests may pass unintentionally
  • Buy-sell agreements may conflict with personal documents
  • Heirs may inherit illiquid or unmanaged business interests
Because The Lawler Group practices both Business Law and Estate Planning, we align corporate structure with personal planning objectives.

Early involvement prevents costly mistakes. Business owners typically seek guidance when:
  • Forming an LLC or corporation
  • Drafting or reviewing significant contracts
  • Adding partners or investors
  • Resolving disputes
  • Planning a sale or succession
Proactive legal structure reduces risk and improves leverage.
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